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  1. Genevieve
    Has anyone done in the in-seat ordering? We've seen the little tags that let you order food from your seat, but when we tried it last season, we couldn't get cell service. Last month the people behind us ordered this way, but just hot dogs.
  2. Genevieve
    Oh, wonderful! Thank you SO much. I'll call then - I really appreciate the tip as to when to call.
  3. Genevieve
    For the tasting menus, do you come in for dinner and then tell Chef Artley your price range and likes/dislikes? Or do you need to do that in advance? I'd be fine doing it in advance but can't get out there in person before the dinner, and am thinking it probably isn't that easy to get a chef on the phone since he's busy cooking. If we can't get the tasting menu, my husband says anything on the regular menu will be great! but I would like to try to get it for him if I can.
  4. Genevieve
    Thanks, ol_ironstomach! Sounds perfect. I think we're going back to do a tasting menu for my husband's birthday (if I can arrange that over the phone, since I can't get out there between then and now), and I'll try it then.
  5. Genevieve
    I missed the "Dry Sodas" on the menu -- has anyone had them? I'd like to try Cucumber and Vanilla Bean.
  6. Genevieve
    Finally got to Orso Saturday night. I knew it would be really good because I trust DR folks, but man, it was so good. We had roasted cauliflower with lemon parsley emulsion and garlic -- delectable. The cauliflower was cooked just right, browned and a little soft but al dente, and it didn't have that brash flavor I'm not fond of anymore in undercooked cauliflower. The emulsion tasted like a lemony pesto and was perfect with it. We had grilled asparagus salad with frisee, lardoons, goat cheese croquette (which is what made me order it), and lemon vinaigrette. Beautifully done. Very high quality goat cheese, the croquette wasn't over-breaded or overcooked, so it was oozing just enough, and all the ingredients complemented each other so well. We had The Fun Guy pizza, because it has wild mushrooms and that's how I got past not ordering the roasted forest mushrooms, which would normally be my go-to dish. (Next time I'll get it.) Wonderful pizza, good char and crackly crust and great cheeses (mozzarella, fontina, parmesan) and excellent mushrooms. That's all we ordered for dinner because we wanted to save room for dessert - next time, for two of us, we'd add something with prosciutto (though we certainly didn't leave at all hungry - but we had room for a little more and everything was so good). Finished with pistachio cannoli and the lemon-glazed donuts with whipped nutella creme. Oh my goodness. I am not sure how I could order any dessert other than those donuts again.
  7. Genevieve
    We were here on Saturday night -- they were slammed, and we heard someone mention groupon, so that's probably why. Food was delicious, and we didn't have service problems we had a previous time (when everything in my husband's order was wrong), but the people next to us were impatiently waiting and inquired a couple times about their food. We got everything very quickly - loved the lobster roll, the mushroom side dish (slightly heavier on the oil than I prefer, but so tasty), and the blueberry cobbler.
  8. Genevieve
    Oh, good! I will get that next time. I forewent the trek to the taqueria this time and regretted it -- stood in line for sausage only to find that they were out of everything but jalapeno sausage, then went to Hard Times where they got my order wrong, I forgot some things, they gave me giant drinks when I didn't request them (and the exceptionally helpful cashier suggested I could go back and ask for the smaller size instead - I was juggling too much and got flustered and didn't think of it - then she helped me carry my stuff, thank you miss!). They used to have some standing tables that you could eat at, not far from Hard Times, but now they're all gone, and I found that chili was tricky to eat down in our seats (i.e. I dropped everything but the chili -- at least the cornbread and water didn't make a big mess like the chili would have). I think I'll stick to the tacos (easier to carry b/c it all fit in the tray better, and they sold bottles of drinks which were easier to carry), and/or try the jerk chicken.
  9. Genevieve
    Thanks! Will look for it.
  10. Genevieve
    Any improvement in the past few years, or is it still dreadful? I miss the days of Burrito Brothers, Soup Nutsy, and good Indian food (name unrecalled).
  11. Genevieve
    Waterloo (near Geneva) We'll be up in the area (Waterloo, which I think is either part of Geneva or right near it) this summer. Looking for restaurant ideas that are not wineries and are preschooler-friendly but have good food. We'll probably have a night or two without the kids too. Not familiar with the area at all, though from a quick look at the map it looks like we're a little bit northwest of Seneca Lake - not sure if it would take too long to go east of the lake where some of you have said the food is better. Thanks for any recommendations! Edit: we are not within a reasonable driving distance (with preschoolers) of some places mentioned above: Suzanne's in Lodi, or Stonecat Cafe. Hoping there's some decently tasty food near where we are. Would also love recommendations of places to stop and eat on the drive between DC and the Finger Lakes.
  12. Genevieve
    Thanks! Will have to try that, sounds better to me than a hot dog, and the location is handy.
  13. Genevieve
    Has anyone had the Senators Sausage? I am intrigued. What is it served with? Also am wondering if Field of Greens (salads etc.) is any good. Senators Sausage Sections 108, 113, 134 Features a variety of Nick's premium sausages, including spicy Italian sausage, and bratwurst El Verano is my go-to (even though it's far away from where we usually get seats). 3 carnitas tacos plus elote (corn on the cob, roasted, covered in spicy/creamy/cheesy topping, get plenty of napkins). I want to try the chicken pipian b/c I am fond of pipian (pumpkin seed sauce), but suspect the carnitas will still be better. The last time I had to ask for salsa, they didn't give it to me automatically, and I miss when they had several salsas to choose from - but the one they gave me was very tasty. Blue Smoke's ribs are pretty good. Good to know about Hard Times' line, it's closer to where we usually sit so I should go there sometime for Cincinnati chili.
  14. Genevieve
    We ate at Rooster's Kitchen in the Southpark neighborhood, as we were right nearby. Definitely recommended. http://www.roosterskitchen.com/ http://www.roosterskitchen.com/pilotFiles/menuFiles/files/food.pdf Most things were a la carte or came with one side(except for dinner specials that included sides), so it wasn't inexpensive, but we thoroughly enjoyed everything we ate. I had salad with baby arugula, chevre, and almonds; the seared sea scallops; and the side (big enough for sharing) of assorted mushrooms. Scallops were perfectly done -- big, beautifully browned, cooked just right inside so as to be tender. They were on a pea puree (not that exciting, though it balanced the scallops well). The assorted mushrooms were absolutely outstanding (husband agreed, and he is not as hobbitlike crazy for mushrooms as I am). I felt bad paying $10 for a side dish that I thought mostly I would enjoy, but not once I started eating them. Husband had a pasta special which he liked very much (even more with my mushrooms mixed in, and some of son's peas). Son had hanger steak -- came with a slight spicy sauce he didn't expect, but he liked very much despite that. All the ingredients were top-notch. Dessert was trio of truffles which were delightful. There was a bar menu of specials with lots of items, and a few nightly specials. We had no reservation because we hadn't known our schedule, but were told (around 7 or 7:30) we could be seated right away at the communal tables near the bar (on barstool seats) or in about half an hour for a table in the dining area, and we went with the communal ones happily (we ended up being the only ones at ours). Service was warm and helpful. We will be going back next time we're in Charlotte.
  15. Genevieve
    The Admiral and Curate were both excellent. Two nights of good eating. Curate is a tapas place, very much in the Jose Andres vein (the chef worked at El Bulli and also under Andres). No molecular gastronomy that we noticed (wondered if the El Bulli credential meant we'd have some), but delicious and creative flavors. Everything was well prepared. Fried marcona almonds were unusually delicious, as was the butternut squash soup. Various grilled meats were tasty and well-seasoned. Desserts were devoured. The Admiral would be our top choice, if you only have one place to go. Truly inventive food, with flavors that all sing together. I had green tea gnocchi with rich meaty mushrooms, fried tofu, burnt miso, candied orange, and a smoked hard-boiled egg that held up a sheet of nori. Every taste led to a sigh. My husband had a perfect and satisfying cioppino, and started with an almond and cauliflower soup, not at all his usual sort of thing and he loved it. Son had a pork chop with incredible roasted fennel tapenade, cannellini that were somehow deeply flavorful, and gorgeous arancini. Dessert was amazing, just luscious. I had ginger rice pudding with mascarpone and coconut flakes and ginger beer syrup. Husband had chai brulee -- I thought I was completely over creme brulee, but my one bite made me want more and more. The chai flavor completely permeated it and suited it. Son had chocolate mousse with ganache and hazelnuts and spiced mango, when asked whether he preferred Curate's chocolate / raspberry / hazelnut dessert (which he liked very much), he said the Admiral's, most definitely. The house-made ginger ale, by the way, is a don't miss, with fresh ginger, some citrus, and a little cayenne. Note that the Admiral appears to be a dive bar in an unprepossessing part of town (not dangerous, just not appealing). Curate is much more attractive, so if you're with someone to whom that matters, go to Curate. Otherwise, if you have only one night, go to the Admiral. and in either case, book ahead. We got same-night and next-night reservations by going at off hours (early and late), but for regular hours, these places fill right up.
  16. Genevieve
    Thanks, Joe! We loved the Admiral when we were there a couple years ago - I was trying to remember the name, very glad to have it. Will go back there, and will check out Curate.
  17. Genevieve
    What time did the crowds arrive? (Planning to go there for lunch in the next week or two)
  18. Genevieve
    Thanks, everyone! We will check a couple of these places out soon.
  19. Genevieve
    Any more recent Asheville recommendations? Would be happy to hear some. Thank you!
  20. Genevieve
    They are not head-on, Don -- sorry if my reference to "whole" shrimp was misleading. I only meant that they are cooked in the shell, which you are meant to eat (and I always do - it's thin and does not taste like shell).
  21. Genevieve
    I got gumbo from SundeVitch today and wasn't that impressed -- definitely spicy, but not much depth beneath the heat (though it did have plenty of chicken and some chorizo and rice, and what looked like celery - didn't see okra). Next time I will get a sandwich instead, since you say they're great. Got a pina colada cupcake from the SweetBites truck -- WOW. Will most definitely go there again. Moist, full of pineapple flavor and pieces of coconut, with rum buttercream on top - just delectable.
  22. Genevieve
    I think your article was really helpful for people in the area, daveo! My son and husband like Minh's pho, and it's a good pho, I just prefer the pho at Nam Viet in Clarendon (and my late lamented Cafe Dalat), which has more depth of flavor. I love so many other things at Minh's, though. Will also recommend the scallops with mint in what I think was a coconut curry, and the five-spice chicken, and the Vietnamese crepe is supposed to be excellent, and any of the grilled dishes over vermicelli, or grilled with packets of lettuce for dipping. And there's so many things I haven't tried, because of the length of the menu.
  23. Genevieve
    I tip 15-20% (usually 15, but I may round up) for delivery under normal circumstances. In nasty weather (huge rain, wet snow), I tip more.
  24. Genevieve
    I'd agree with Bayou Bakery, Earl's, and Minh's for sure. At Minh's, the pho is actually not my favorite thing -- I would go for the crisp pork-filled spring rolls, the grilled shrimp over vermicelli, and the crispy yam appetizer (fried thick shreds of yam, compressed into triangles, with whole fried shrimp atop them, lettuce and herbs to wrap with, and dipping sauce).
  25. Genevieve
    Does anyone know a place that does dim sum without MSG? My husband has an MSG allergy, and he's had to stop coming to dim sum with us. Most Chinese places will tell us that they can do other items on their menu without MSG, but not dim sum. (Seven Seas did MSG-free Taiwanese dim sum, and we've been there, but we were hoping for regular Chinese dim sum: shrimp dumplings, turnip cakes, and the like -- Taiwanese turned out to be quite different. But I appreciate that they're MSG-free!).
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